Evenflo SafeMax Infant User manual

Evenflo
Brand
Evenflo
Model
SafeMax Infant
Category
Car seat
Type
User manual
SafeMax™
with SensorSafe™
Owner’s Manual
Rear-facing Child
Restraint System
Keep for future use
To reduce the risk of serious injury
or death, read this owner’s manual prior
to installing and using this child restraint.
WARNING:
© 2017 Evenflo Company, Inc. 25701363 4/17
Rear-facing*
1.8 to 15.8 kg
(4 to 35 lbs)
43 to 81 cm
(17 to 32 in.)
Para instrucciones en Español,
llamar al: 1-800-233-5921
buc
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Recline Indicator
Indicateur d’inclinaison
1.8-9 kg (4-20 lbs)
9-15.8 kg (20-35 lbs)
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for complete
requirements.
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More children are killed every year as passengers in car crashes than by
any other type of injury. To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, read
this owner’s manual and your vehicle owner’s manual before installing and using this
child restraint. Using a child restraint makes a big difference. By properly using this
child restraint and following these instructions (and the instructions that accompany
your vehicle), you will greatly reduce the risk of serious injury or death to your
child from a crash. Do not be misled by the commonly used term “safety seat”; no
restraint system can prevent all injuries in all crashes. Many properly restrained adults
and children are injured in motor vehicle crashes, including relatively minor crashes.
A properly used child restraint is the best way to minimize injuries to your child and
to increase the chances for your child’s survival in most crashes.
Table of Contents
Premature Infant Use .............................................................. 2
Warnings ................................................................................. 3
LATCH Warnings ...................................................................... 7
Safe Practices .......................................................................... 9
Recall Information for U.S. Customers ..................................... 9
Public Notice for Canadian Customers .................................. 10
Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage ................................................ 10
Storing Your Instructions ....................................................... 10
Care and Cleaning ................................................................. 11
Visual Glossary ....................................................................... 12
Using the Handle .................................................................. 16
Proper Installation WITH the Convenience Base
Installation Checklist .............................................................. 19
Installing the Convenience Base with
the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly .............................. 20
Installing the Convenience Base with the Vehicle Seat Belt ..... 26
Placing the Carrier in the Base ............................................... 30
Releasing the Carrier from the Base ....................................... 31
Proper Installation WITHOUT the Convenience Base
Installation Checklist ............................................................. 33
Installing the Carrier without the Convenience Base .............. 34
Securing the Child in the Carrier ............................................ 37
Removing the Child from the Carrier ..................................... 39
Changing the Harness Position ............................................. 40
Changing the Crotch Strap Position ...................................... 42
Changing the Waist Strap Position ........................................ 44
Removing the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly ................. 48
General Information about SensorSafe™ ................................ 50
Using SensorSafe ................................................................... 52
Using as an Infant Carrier ...................................................... 54
Securing Your Child Restraint in Aircraft ................................ 56
Installing Carrier without Convenience Base in Aircraft ........... 57
Installing the Canopy ............................................................. 60
Installing the Accessories ....................................................... 60
Removing the Seat Pad ......................................................... 62
Replacement Parts ................................................................. 64
Limited Warranty ................................................................... 66
U.S. REGULATORY NOTICE
This child restraint meets all the requirements of
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
CANADIAN REGULATORY NOTICE
(MODEL NUMBERS ENDING IN “C”)
This child restraint meets all the applicable requirements
of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard CMVSS 213.1.
Symbol Legend
Airbag Symbol – Alerts you to important
information about airbag safety.
LATCH Symbol – Alerts you to important
information about LATCH safety.
Aircraft Symbol – Alerts you to important
information about aircraft safety.
CHILD REQUIREMENTS
Warning: Failure to follow these Child Requirements could result in
serious injury or death.
This child restraint is designed for use by children in rear-facing
orientation only. To use this child restraint properly, children MUST
meet the size and age requirements below. In addition, Evenflo
recommends consulting with your child’s physician before allowing
your child to transition from a rear-facing to forward-facing
child restraint.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends keeping
children rear-facing until 2 years old or until they reach the
maximum height or weight for their child restraint in rear-facing
orientation. Additionally, some states’ laws require children to be
rear-facing until age 2. Accordingly, you will see this guidance
reflected in the Child Requirements below. Please review any
applicable local, state or provincial laws related to child passenger
safety before installing and using this child restraint.
Rear-facing
• 1.8 to 15.8 kg (4 to 35 lbs)
• 43 to 81 cm (17 to 32 in.) and top of child’s head is at least
25 mm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back.
IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size
requirements above, they MUST discontinue use of this child
restraint.
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PREMATURE INFANT USE
Before using this child restraint for preterm or low birth weight
infants, ensure the Child Requirements are met and follow the
guidelines in this section.
According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, a properly installed child restraint reduces the
risk of death by over 70% for infants involved in crashes. Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213 establishes design
and dynamic performance requirements for child restraint
systems. However, the standard has no minimum weight limit
and does not address the special medical needs of preterm or
low birth weight infants. To ensure that preterm and low birth
weight infants are transported safely, the guidelines published
by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in Pediatrics
2009;123:1424–1429 must be followed.
All children should ride rear-facing in the vehicle as long as
possible. Preterm and low birth weight infants are at additional
risk of breathing difficulties and heart problems when placed
in a child restraint. Evenflo requires that the evaluation
recommended by the AAP be conducted for all infants born
earlier than 37 weeks and all newborn infants who weigh
less than 5 lb at birth before their first car trip to check for
breathing difficulties or heart rate problems when traveling in a
rear-facing child restraint.
The AAP recommends that appropriate hospital staff observe
your infant in the child restraint for a period of 90 to 120
minutes or the duration of travel, whichever is longer. This
period of observation must be performed with the infant
properly positioned as described in these instructions and with
the child restraint placed at an angle that is approved for use
in the vehicle. The hospital staff will check for any breathing
difficulties or heart rate problems. Your child’s pediatrician will
let you know if there are any special considerations for travel.
The number of trips and the duration of time the infant is
seated in the child restraint should be minimized. A caregiver
should ride in the back seat to monitor the infant during travel.
PREMATURE INFANT USE - continued
You can learn more about the AAP’s recommendations
for observation of newborns and the guidelines for safe
transportation of preterm and low birth weight infants, as well
as other resources for parents and medical professionals, at
https://www.healthychildren.org/english/safety-
prevention/on-the-go/Pages/default.aspx
General Warnings
• Failure to follow the Child Requirements for use of this
child restraint could result in serious injury or death. (See
page 1 for Child Requirements).
• Child restraints should be used only for travel. Potential
adverse health effects from excessive use of infant child
restraints have been documented. You should limit
the time spent each day in a child restraint as much as
possible. You must NEVER use your child restraint as a
sleeping environment in the home. NEVER leave your
infant unattended in a child restraint in or out of the
vehicle.
• Failure to follow installation instructions and the
instructions and warnings on the product can result in your
child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or
crash. Serious injury or death may result. These instructions
and the instructions in your vehicle owner’s manual must
be followed carefully. If there is a conflict between the
two, the vehicle owner’s manual regarding child restraint
installation must be followed.
• This child restraint MUST ALWAYS face the rear of the
vehicle. Serious injury or death can occur if used forward-
facing.
• NEVER leave child unattended.
• DO NOT use child restraint if it is damaged, broken, or
missing parts.
• DO NOT use this restraint if it has been involved in a crash.
It must be replaced.
• DO NOT attach additional padding, toys or other devices
not made by Evenflo, or described in these instructions, to
the child restraint. Items not tested with the child restraint
could injure the child.
• Be sure that the handle is firmly locked in Position 1 (Carry)
before lifting the child restraint (see pages 16-17).
Premature Infants
• DO NOT use this or any other child restraint with a
premature infant until after consulting your doctor.
Premature infants may have difficulty breathing when in
a sitting position.
WARNING
WARNING
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WARNING
The forward-facing rear seat is the safest
place for children 12 and under.
WARNING
Location Warnings
• ALWAYS read and follow exactly the instructions that
accompany your vehicle and child restraint.
• According to accident statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in a rear seating position than in a
front seating position. Generally, the center rear is safest
and should be used if available. Children 12 and under
should ride in the back seat of the vehicle.
• If you are unable to use the center rear seating position
and have to install this child restraint directly behind a
front vehicle seat, ensure that there is at least 38 mm
(1.5 inches) of space between any part of the child
restraint and the vehicle seat that is closest to the child’s
head. This space may be necessary for the child restraint
to properly perform in certain types of crashes.
• ONLY use this child restraint on forward-facing vehicle
seats. DO NOT use on vehicle seats which face the rear
or side.
• ONLY use this child restraint on vehicle seats with backs
that lock into place.
• Some child restraints do not fit all vehicles or all seating
locations. There are thousands of combinations of
vehicle makes, models, child restraint configurations,
seat belt designs and seat cushion shapes. The easiest
way to determine whether your child restraint is suitable
for a particular seating position is to check for a tight
installation. If the child restraint cannot be properly
installed, DO NOT use this child restraint. Consult vehicle
owner’s manual, try a different seating location or call
Evenflo at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S), or 1-937-773-3971
(Canada).
General Warnings - cont.
• This child restraint must be securely belted to the vehicle
at all times, even when unoccupied. An unsecured child
restraint may injure someone if a crash occurs.
Air Bag Warnings
• DO NOT use this restraint in the front seat of a vehicle
equipped with an air bag. Interaction between a rear-
facing restraint and air bags may cause serious injury or
death. If your vehicle has an air bag, refer to the vehicle
owner’s manual for child restraint installation.
• If the rear seat of your vehicle is equipped with side air
bags, refer to the following information for proper usage.
Vehicles built prior to the 2002 model year:
DO NOT use this restraint in a vehicle seating position
equipped with a side air bag unless authorized by the
vehicle manufacturer.
Model year 2002 and newer vehicles:
Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual before placing this
restraint in a seating position equipped with a side air
bag.
• DO NOT place any objects between the restraint and
the side air bag, as an expanding air bag may cause the
items to strike your child.
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WARNING
Vehicle Seat Belt Warnings
• DO NOT use this child restraint in a vehicle seating
position with door-mounted seat belts.
• DO NOT use this child restraint in a vehicle seating
position with seat belts that automatically move along
the vehicle frame when the door is opened. These seat
belts will not hold a child restraint properly.
• DO NOT use this child restraint in a vehicle equipped
with seat belts that only lock during a sudden stop or
crash (emergency locking retractor –ELR). You must use
a seating location with a locking seat belt. Check your
vehicle owner’s manual to see if you have seat belts with
ELR’s.
• DO NOT loosen the vehicle seat belt to provide more leg
room as this may keep the child restraint from protecting
your child.
• Fold-down armrests could pose a hazard to a rear-facing
child in certain types of collisions. Consult your vehicle
owner’s manual before installing any rear-facing child
restraint in front of a fold-down armrest.
• The headrest on the vehicle seat that the child faces
should be placed in the lowest position. The vehicle seat
back that the child faces must be fully padded and free of
any hard objects.
• DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than
25 mm (1 in.) side-to-side or front to back at the seat
belt path. Serious injury or death may occur. Try again or
move the child restraint to another seating location.
• If the vehicle seat belts are not routed and fastened
correctly, the child restraint may not protect your child in
a crash.
• DO NOT allow the vehicle seat belt release button to
touch the child restraint. Accidental contact may cause
the seat belt to release. If necessary, turn the vehicle seat
belt release button away from the child restraint or move
the child restraint to a different location.
• Failure to adjust the harness snugly around your child
may result in your child striking the vehicle’s interior
during a sudden stop or crash. Serious injury or death
may occur.
LATCH Warnings
• The LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
system is intended to be used ONLY as described in
these instructions. Serious injury or death may result
from misuse. LATCH is a system for attaching the child
restraint to your vehicle seat. It can be used in place of
the seat belts in vehicles with vehicle lower anchor bars.
Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for the locations
of the vehicle lower anchor bars. Note: Your vehicle
owner’s manual may refer to this system as “Universal
Anchorage System (UAS),” “Lower Universal Anchorage
System,” or “ISOFIX.”
• In addition to these instructions, read and follow your
vehicle owner’s manual regarding installation of the child
restraint and LATCH. If there is a discrepancy, follow your
vehicle owner’s manual.
• ONLY use for securing convenience base to vehicle lower
anchor bars.
• NEVER attach two lower anchor assembly connectors to
one vehicle lower anchor bar.
• NEVER use the vehicle seat belts when using the lower
anchor connector assembly. Using both together can
cause slack in a sudden stop or crash.
• When not in use, the lower anchor connector assembly
should be securely stored in the storage area located
under the convenience base. Keep out of reach of
children.
• ALWAYS be sure that the lower anchor connectors are
fully engaged onto the vehicle anchor bars by pulling
hard on the lower anchor connector assembly harness. If
they are not totally engaged, the lower anchor connector
assembly will not secure your child restraint. Serious
injury or death may result.
• DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than
25 mm (1 in.) side-to-side or front to back at the vehicle
belt path. Serious injury or death may result from poor
installation. If you can not tightly secure the child
restraint, try again or move it to another location.
WARNING
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Usage Warnings
• Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled
harness straps. Fully restrain the child even when carrier
is used outside the vehicle.
• Use ONLY the SafeMax Infant Car Seat convenience base
with the SafeMax Infant Car Seat carrier. The SafeMax
Infant Car Seat carrier WILL NOT LOCK safely into any
other convenience base and serious injury or death may
result. Refer to pages 12 and 13 to properly identify the
SafeMax Infant Car Seat convenience base.
• ALWAYS check the restraint and buckle for hot surfaces
before putting a child into the restraint. Your child could
be burned.
• In cold weather, DO NOT dress the child in bulky
clothing, like snowsuits, if the child is riding in a child
restraint. This clothing makes it difficult to properly
tighten the harness to the child, which may allow the
child to be ejected from the restraint during a crash.
• ALWAYS place the handle in Position 3 (U.S. models)
or Position 1 (Canadian models) when using this child
restraint in a vehicle (p. 16).
• When using this restraint in Position 4 (Stand) (p. 16),
ONLY use on level ground and NEVER prop the restraint
up with any object.
• NEVER place this child restraint on beds, sofas, or other
soft surfaces. The child restraint can roll over on soft
surfaces and suffocate the child.
• NEVER place this child restraint near the edges of
counter tops, tables, other high surfaces, or in shopping
carts. The child’s movements can cause the child restraint
to slide and fall.
• The canopy is not intended to provide UV protection.
WARNING
Recall Information for U.S. Customers
• Everyone rides buckled up or the vehicle does not go.
Make no exceptions for adults or children. If someone
unbuckles, stop the vehicle. Being firm and consistent
right from the start will mean fewer discipline problems
as children get older. Besides, an unrestrained child or
adult can be thrown into and injure other passengers.
• NEVER try to tend to a crying baby’s needs while
driving. NEVER take a baby out of a child restraint for
comforting while the vehicle is moving.
• Always place the handle in Position 3 or 4 before
removing infant from carrier (p. 16).
• DO NOT allow a child to have objects such as lollipops
or ice cream on a stick. The object can injure the child if
the vehicle swerves or hits a bump.
• DO NOT feed an infant who is riding in a child restraint.
• Anything loose can be deadly in a crash. Put sharp or
heavy items in the trunk.
• DO NOT dress the child in blanket sleepers or other
clothing that would prevent the crotch strap from fitting
snugly up against the child.
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WARNING
Children have STRANGLED
in loose or partially buckled
harness straps. Fully restrain
the child even when carrier is
used outside the vehicle.
• Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons.
You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall.
Send your name, address, e-mail address if available, and
the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to:
Evenflo Company, Inc.
1801 Commerce Dr.
Piqua, OH 45356
or call 1-800-233-5921.
or register on-line at:
www.evenflo.com/registercarseat
• For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle
Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:1-800-424-9153),
or go to: http://www.NHTSA.gov
Safe Practices
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For future reference, record the model number of your
child restraint AND the date of manufacture below.
Model Number:
Date of Manufacture:
Child Restraint System
Owner’s Manual
Keep for future use.
2570xxxxx
Para instrucciones en Español,
llamar al: 1-800-233-5921.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious injury
or death, read this owner’s manual prior
to installing and using this child restraint.
© Evenflo Compan Inc.
18 to 49.8 kg
(40 to 110 lbs)
110 to 145 cm
(43.3 to 57 in)
With Back
Storing Your Instructions
•
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons.
You must register this restraint to be reached in a public
notice.
Complete the registration card provided and mail
it to Evenflo or send your name, address, e-mail address,
the restraint’s model number, and manufacturing date to:
Evenflo Company, Inc.
1801 Commerce Dr.
Piqua, OH 45356
or call 1-937-773-3971 or register on-line at
www.evenflo.com/registercarseatcanada
• For public notice information, call Transport Canada at
1-800-333-0510 or go to www.tc.gc.ca
• DO NOT lubricate or immerse in water the LATCH
connectors, the buckle, or any other part of this child
restraint, unless rinsing is permitted, as stated on the back
of the buckle for your restraint.
• Plastic and metal parts may be wiped clean with mild soap
and water and dried with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleaners or solvents.
• Take care not to damage any labels.
• The harness can be wiped clean with mild soap and water.
Allow harness to air dry.
• Machine wash the seat pad separately in cold water,
delicate cycle. Tumble dry 10 to 15 minutes on low heat.
• NEVER use child restraint without the seat pad.
• To protect the child restraint from damage caused by
weather, rodents, and other elements common to garages,
the outdoors, and other storage locations, remove the seat
pad and thoroughly clean the restraint and pad prior to
storage. Take care to clean in the areas where crumbs and
other debris tend to accumulate.
Care and Cleaning
When used with the internal harness and properly
installed pursuant to these instructions,
this restraint is certified for use only in
passenger and multi-purpose passenger
motor vehicles, buses and trucks
equipped with either lap belts only
or lap/shoulder belt systems,
and in aircraft.
Refer to pages 52 to 55
for complete instructions on installing
your child restraint in aircraft.
Motor Vehicle/Aircraft Usage
Check with
your airline before
departure to make sure
this restraint meets
their requirements.
TIP!
TIP!
Public Notice for Canadian Customers
After thoroughly reading
and following these
instructions, store them in
the slots on the bottom of
the child restraint.
Fabriqué en
Manufactured in
Name / Nom
Model / Modéle
Made in / Fabriqué en
Expires on/Expire le
(anné-mois-jour)
(year-month-day)
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30
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Front Seat Lap
and Shoulder Belts
Front Seat Retractor
Front Headrests
Your vehicle components may be significantly different than pictured.
Consult your vehicle owner’s manual to help you identify your vehicle
components.
Back Seat
Belt Buckles
Center Lap
Belt
Back Seat
Retractor
Seat Crease
Lap/Shoulder
Belt
Vehicle lower
anchor bars
Fold-down Armrest
Consult your vehicle owner’s manual.
Rear
Headrests
Visual Glossary Visual Glossary
Convenience Base
with One Step Lock-Off
Convenience Base
with Two Step Lock-Off
Back Seat
Front Seat
Consult your vehicle
owner’s manual to determine
proper placement of child restraint
in your vehicle and familiarize
yourself with your vehicle’s
components.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Vehicle Seat Belt/Lower Anchor
Connector Assembly
Belt Path
Vehicle Seat Belt/Lower Anchor
Connector Assembly
Belt Path
Level
Adjustment
Knob
Level
Adjustment
Knob
Anti-Rebound
Bar
Anti-Rebound
Bar
Leveling Foot Leveling Foot
Angle Indicator
Angle Indicator
One Step
Lock-Off
Two Step
Lock-Off
Lock-Off
Release Tab
Lock-Off
Release Tab
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Recline Indicator
Indicateur d’inclinaison
1.8-9 kg (4-20 lbs)
9-15.8 kg (20-35 lbs)
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Front
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10
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6
4
12
13
14
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15
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18
16
18
19
17
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24
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* Not all features are available on all models. Styles may vary.
1. Handle
2. Canopy
3. Seat Pad
4. Body Pillow*
5. Harness Covers*
6. Buckle Tongue Storage*
7. Anti-Rebound Bar
8. Crotch Buckle
9. Crotch Buckle Cover*
10. Harness Release Button
11. Harness Adjuster Strap
12. Harness Slots
13. SensorSafe Chest Clip
14. Harness Straps
15. Carrier
16. Level Indicator
17. Convenience Base
18. Handle Release
19. Harness Straps
20. Splitter Plate
21. Carrier Release Handle
22. Harness Slots
23. Crotch Strap Anchor (under instructions)
24. Instructions
Child Seat Features
Description
Child Seat Features
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Using the Handle
To change handle positions, squeeze both Handle
Releases and rotate the handle to the desired position
until it locks into place.
*IMPORTANT: NEVER use Positions 2 or 4 when trav-
eling in a vehicle (see page 17).
IMPORTANT: Always secure the child in the carrier. Refer to
“Securing your Child in the Carrier” on page 37.
Using the Handle
Position 4 (Stand)
Place the handle in this
position when you set the
carrier on the floor.
NEVER
use this position in a vehicle.
buckle
storage
Position 1 (Carry and
Travel – Canada)
This position is to be used
to carry your child. For
Canadian models, you MUST
place the handle in this
position when traveling in a
vehicle.
buckle
storage
Position 2 (Convenience)
NEVER use this position
to carry your child in the
carrier. NEVER use this
position in the vehicle.
buckle
storage
Position 3 (Travel – U.S.)
For U.S. models, you MUST
place the handle in this
position while traveling in a
vehicle.
buckle
storage
buckle
storage
Handle
Releases
Position 1
Carry and
Canada travel
position
Position 3
U.S. travel
position
Position 2*
Convenience
position
Position 4*
Stand position
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Proper Installation
WITH
the Convenience Base
Child Requirements
Weight: 1.8 – 15.8 kg (4 – 35 lbs)
Height: 43 – 81 cm (17 – 32 in.) and top of child’s
head is at least 25 mm (1 in.) below the top of the
child restraint seat back.
1. Secure convenience base to the
vehicle seat.
aConvenience base is securely installed with lower
anchor connector assembly (shown) (pages 20-24).
OR
aConvenience base is securely installed with vehicle
seat belt (pages 26-29).
IMPORTANT: A properly secured convenience base does
NOT move more than 25 mm (1 in.) from side-to-side
or from front-to-back at the lower anchor connector
assembly/vehicle belt path.
aConvenience base is adjusted so that level indicator is
in correct color zone for your child (pp. 21 and 26).
aIf necessary, a towel/small blanket is rolled up and
placed beneath the front edge of the base for
additional leveling (p. 30).
2. Secure child to the carrier. Refer
to p. 37.
aHarness straps are at, or below, shoulder level (p. 40).
aBoth buckle tongues are fastened (p. 37).
aChest clip is connected and positioned at armpit level
(p. 38).
aHarness straps are snug against the child and you
should not be able to pinch the harness (p. 38).
aCrotch strap is snug against the child but NOT under
the child’s bottom (p. 42).
aWaist straps are snug against the child but NOT under
the child’s legs (p. 44).
3. Check your work.
aThe convenience base does NOT move more than
25 mm (1 in.) from side-to-side or from front-to-
back at the lower anchor connector assembly/
vehicle belt path.
aThe base is level when level indicator is in the correct
color zone for your child (pp. 21 and 26).
aThe handle is in Position 3 (U.S. models ONLY), or
Position 1 (Canadian models ONLY) (p. 31).
Installation Checklist
Installation Checklist – WITH the Convenience Base
buckle
storage
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Lower Anchor
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Vehicle Belt Path
Harness straps at, or
below, the shoulder.
At least 25 mm
(1 in.)
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IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size
requirements above, they MUST discontinue use of this
child restraint.
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Installing the Convenience Base
with the Lower Anchor Connector
Assembly
• This lower anchor connector assembly is intended to be
used ONLY as described in these instructions. Serious injury
or death may result from misuse.
• In addition to these instructions, read and follow your
vehicle owner’s manual regarding installation of the child
restraint and LATCH. If there is a discrepancy, follow your
vehicle owner’s manual.
• ONLY use for securing convenience base to vehicle lower
anchor bars.
• NEVER attach two lower anchor assembly connectors to
one vehicle lower anchor bar.
• NEVER use the vehicle seat belts when using the lower
anchor connector assembly. Using both together can cause
slack in a sudden stop or crash.
• When not in use, the lower anchor connector assembly
should be securely stored in the storage area located under
the convenience base (see page 49). Keep out of reach of
children.
• ALWAYS be sure that the lower anchor connectors are
fully engaged onto the vehicle lower anchor bars by pulling
hard on the lower anchor connector assembly harness. If
they are not totally engaged, the lower anchor connector
assembly system will not secure your child restraint. Serious
injury or death may result.
• DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than
25 mm (1 in.) side-to-side or front to back at the vehicle
belt path. Serious injury or death may result from poor
installation. If you can not tightly secure the child restraint,
try again or move it to another location.
• This child restraint MUST face the rear of the vehicle.
• The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the base. Check by
lifting up on the carrier.
• NEVER use this child restraint in the forward-facing position.
WARNING
Recline Indicator
Indicateur d’inclinaison
1.8-9 kg (4-20 lbs)
9-15.8 kg (20-35 lbs)
1
A
C
D
Before you begin, be sure the
vehicle is on a level surface.
Using your full weight, push
the base
A
into the vehicle
seat and check the level
indicator
B
.
Turn adjustment knob
C
to raise or lower the
adjustment foot
D
.
Recline base until white
indicator line is in the
correct color zone for your
child.
Note: NEVER allow white
indicator line to appear in
red zones
Blue: 1.8 - 9 kg
(4 - 20 lbs)
Green: 9 - 15.8 kg
(20 - 35 lbs)
RELEASE
LIFT TO
2
E F
Turn the convenience base upside down. Remove both
lower anchor hooks
E
or clips
F
.
Recline Indicator
Indicateur d’inclinaison
1.8-9 kg
(4-20 lbs)
9-15.8 kg
(20-35 lbs)
B
22 23
Turn the convenience base right side up.
Push down on Lock-Off
G
while pushing back on Lock-
Off Release Tab
H
. Lift the Lock-Off up to reveal the belt
path.
Turn the convenience base right side up.
Lift the Lock-Off Release Tab
I
. Lift the Lock-Off
J
up to
reveal the belt path.
4
Hook
Adjuster
Strap
SecureRight Quick Connector
Clip
Strap
Adjuster
K
K
L
K
M
Know Your Lower Anchor
Connector Assembly
Open One Step Lock-Off
Open Two Step Lock-Off
The lower anchor connector assembly that comes with your
child restraint will be one of the types below.
The Lock-Off that comes with your child restraint will be
one of the following types (3a or 3b).
The Lock-Off provides a way to lock the child restraint
without needing to lock your vehicle seat belt.
Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to locate the lower anchor
bars
K
on your vehicle seat.
Attach the right hook
L
, or clip
M
, to the right anchor bar
K
and the left hook, or clip, to
the left anchor bar.
DOUBLE CHECK that the lower anchor
connector hook, or clip, is fully engaged by pulling hard on the
lower anchor connector strap.
3a
3b
Using your full weight, push
the base into the vehicle
seat, while pulling up on the
strap to remove all slack from
the lower anchor connector
assembly.
5
G
H
J
I
24 25
Route any excess lower
anchor connector assembly
harness strap across the belt
path so it will be under the
Lock-Off. Close the Lock-Off
N
until it clicks into place.
Note: If unable to close the
Lock-Off, loosen the lower
anchor connector assembly,
and try again.
Route any excess lower
anchor connector assembly
harness strap across the
belt path so it will be under
the Lock-Off. Close the
Lock-Off. While holding the
Lock-Off
O
down, close
the Lock-Off Release Tab
P
until it clicks into place, and
is flush with the Lock-Off.
Note: If unable to close the
Lock-Off, loosen the lower
anchor connector assembly,
and try again.
Make sure the lower anchor
connector assembly harness
is tight. Grab the base at
the areas
Q
, as shown. If
you can move the base more
than 25 mm (1 in.) side-
to-side or front to back, the
harness is not tight enough.
You will need to try again, or
find another location for your
convenience base.
WARNING
7
6a
6b
Close One Step Lock-Off
Close Two Step Lock-Off
N
O
P
Q
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Installing the Convenience Base with
the Vehicle Seat Belt
WARNING
1
• The carrier MUST be locked firmly into the convenience
base. Check by lifting up on the carrier.
• NEVER use this child restraint in the forward-facing
position.
• The Lock-Off built into the base of this child restraint,
provides a way to lock the child restraint without needing
to lock your vehicle seat belt.
Before you begin, be sure the vehicle is
on a level surface.
Push down on Lock-Off
E
while pushing back on Lock-
Off Release Tab
F
. Lift the Lock-Off up to reveal the belt
path.
2a
2b
Lift the Lock-Off Release Tab
G
. Lift the Lock-Off
H
up to
reveal the belt path.
Open One Step Lock-Off
Open Two Step Lock-Off
E
F
H
G
Recline Indicator
Indicateur d’inclinaison
1.8-9 kg (4-20 lbs)
9-15.8 kg (20-35 lbs)
A
C
D
Using your full weight, push
the base
A
into the vehicle
seat and check the level
indicator
B
.
Turn adjustment knob
C
to raise or lower the
adjustment foot
D
.
Recline base until white
indicator line is in the
correct color zone for your
child.
Note: NEVER allow white
indicator line to appear in
red zones
Blue: 1.8 - 9 kg
(4 - 20 lbs)
Green: 9 - 15.8 kg
(20 - 35 lbs)
The Lock-Off that comes with your child restraint will be
one of the following types (2a or 2b).
Recline Indicator
Indicateur d’inclinaison
1.8-9 kg
(4-20 lbs)
9-15.8 kg
(20-35 lbs)
B
28 29
LAP BELT
LAP BELT
LAP AND
SHOULDER BELT
LAP AND
SHOULDER BELT
Pull the shoulder belt
J
tightly to remove all slack
from the lap portion of the
belt
K
, at the same time
use your full weight to
push down on the base.
Pull the seat belt
L
tightly
to remove all slack from
the lap portion of the belt
M
, at the same time use
your full weight to push
down on the base.
4
WARNING
6
5a
5b
Close the Lock-Off
O
until it
clicks into place.
Close the Lock-Off. While
holding the Lock-Off
P
down, close the Lock-Off
Release Tab
Q
until it clicks
into place and is flush with
the Lock-Off.
Make sure the vehicle belt is tight. Grab the base at the
areas
R
, as shown. If you can move the base more than
25 mm (1 in.) side-to-side or front to back the vehicle belt is
not tight enough. You will need to try again, or find another
location for your
convenience
base.
Close One Step Lock-Off
Close Two Step Lock-Off
Secure the base to your vehicle seat by routing
the vehicle seat belt through the openings
I
on
the sides of the base.
3
Note: Route any excess vehicle
belt across the belt path so it
will be under the Lock-Off.
I
I
J
M
L
K
O
P
Q
R
R
N
Note: If seat belt Stop
Button
N
interferes with
the Lock-Off, shift base to
the left or right in order to
prevent interference.
30 31
Placing the Carrier in the Base
Recline Indicator
Indicateur d’inclinaison
1.8-9 kg (4-20 lbs)
9-15.8 kg (20-35 lbs)
buckle
storage
1
buckle
storage
Recline Indicator
Indicateur d’inclinaison
1.8-9 kg (4-20 lbs)
9-15.8 kg (20-35 lbs)
B
The level indicator
A
must be in the correct color zone
for your child. If you have fully adjusted the convenience
base and the level indicator is still not level, use a tightly
rolled towel or small blanket
B
beneath the front edge of
the base.
IMPORTANT: Infants may have difficulty breathing when
in a sitting position. Make sure they recline enough for their
head to lie back comfortably and safely. Failure to properly
recline the child restraint could increase the child’s risk of
serious injury or death.
2
Secure the carrier to the
base by placing it into the
base and pressing down on
the front and back.
The carrier MUST be
locked firmly into the
base. Check by lifting up on
the carrier handle to make
sure it’s locked in place.
3
Squeeze both handle releases
C
and move the handle
to the travel position: Position 3 (U.S. models ONLY) or
Position 1 (Canadian models ONLY) until it locks in place.
Move the handle
A
to Position 1 (Carry) by squeezing in
on both handle releases
B
and rotating the handle until
it locks into place above the carrier. Squeeze the carrier
release handle
C
while lifting up the carrier.
Releasing the Carrier from the Base
A
B
C
Blue: 1.8 - 9 kg
(4 - 20 lbs)
Green: 9 - 15.8 kg
(20 - 35 lbs)
Recline Indicator
Indicateur d’inclinaison
1.8-9 kg
(4-20 lbs)
9-15.8 kg
(20-35 lbs)
A
buckle
storage
buckle
storage
Recline Indicator
Indicador de reclinación
1.8-9 kg (4-20 lbs)
9-15.8 kg (20-35 lbs)
C
Position 3
buckle
storage
Recline Indicator
Indicateur d’inclinaison
1.8-9 kg (4-20 lbs)
9-15.8 kg (20-35 lbs)
Position 1
Canadian Models ONLYU.S. Models ONLY
32
1. Place the child in the carrier.
aThe child’s back and bottom are flat against the back
and bottom surfaces of the carrier.
aTop of child’s head is at least 25 mm (1 in.) below the
top of the child restraint seat back.
2. Secure child to the carrier. Refer to p. 37.
aHarness straps are at, or below, shoulder level (p. 40).
aBoth buckle tongues are fastened (p. 37).
aChest clip is connected and positioned at armpit level
(p. 38).
aHarness straps are snug against the child and you
should not be able to pinch the harness (p. 38).
aCrotch strap is snug against the child, but NOT under
the child’s bottom (p. 42).
aWaist straps are snug against the child, but NOT
under the child’s legs (p. 44).
3. Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat.
a
Carrier is securely installed with vehicle seat belt (p. 34).
aThe shoulder strap portion of the seat belt is lying
across the vehicle seat back (p. 34).
aLocking clip is installed, if necessary (p. 36).
aThe level line is level with ground (p. 34).
aThe handle is in Position 3 (U.S. models ONLY), or
Position 1 (Canadian models ONLY) (p. 35)
aIf necessary, a towel/small blanket is rolled up and
placed beneath the front edge of the carrier so the
child’s head lies back comfortably (p. 36).
4. Check your work.
a
To properly protect your child, the carrier MUST NOT
move more than 25 mm (1 in.) from side-to-side or
from front-to-back at the vehicle belt path.
Proper Installation
WITHOUT
the Convenience Base
Installation Checklist
buckle
storage
A
R
M
P
I
T
L
E
V
E
L
Harness straps at, or
below, the shoulder.
At least 25 mm
(1 in.)
Installation Checklist – WITHOUT the Convenience Base
33
Child Requirements
Weight: 1.8 – 15.8 kg (4 – 35 lbs)
Height: 43 – 81 cm (17 – 32 in.) and top of child’s
head is at least 25 mm (1 in.) below the top of the
child restraint seat back.
IMPORTANT: Once your child exceeds any of the size
requirements above, they MUST discontinue use of this
child restraint.
34 35
buckle
storage
• Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle in loose restraint straps.
Never leave child in carrier when straps are loose or undone.
• The child restraint can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate your child. Never place this child
restraint on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.
• Never place this child restraint near the edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated
surfaces. The child's movements can cause the child restraint to slide. • To prevent an accident
or injury to your child, never place child restraint in any position in a shopping cart.
• Pull up on the child restraint when locking on to base to ensure
it is securely fastened into the base.
• DO NOT USE WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS!
If the owner’s manual is missing, call ParentLink at
1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or
1-937-773-3971 (Canada)
for a free replacement.
When used without the base,
arrow MUST be level with the
ground.
WARNING!
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After securing the infant, place the restraint into your
vehicle. Adjust the restraint so that the level line
A
is level
with the ground.
Note: Generally, the center rear seating position is the
safest. This infant restraint MUST face the rear of the
vehicle.
Installing the Carrier without the
Convenience Base
1
buckle
storage
buckle
storage
buckle
storage
LAP BELT
LAP AND
SHOULDER BELT
Route ONLY the lap portion of the vehicle seat belt
through the vehicle belt slots
C
on the carrier. In vehicles
with a lap and shoulder belt
D
, DO NOT route the
shoulder belt through the belt slots. Instead, let it lay
across the vehicle seat back, as shown.
IMPORTANT: Some ELR vehicle belts can be switched so
that they lock when tightened. It may not be necessary to
use a locking clip in these situations. To obtain and install a
locking clip, refer to p. 36. Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual
to determine which type of belt retractor is in the vehicle.
D
2
C
buckle
storage
4
3
• NEVER use this child restraint in forward-facing position.
• DO NOT use this carrier if it moves more than 25 mm (1 in.)
side-to-side or front to back at the vehicle belt path. Serious
injury or death may occur. Move the child restraint to another
seating location, or try to tighten the vehicle belt again.
WARNING
The vehicle belt
E
must be as tight as possible. Put your full
weight into the seat as you tighten the vehicle belt. If you
can move the child restraint more than 25 mm (1 in.) side-
to-side or front to back at the vehicle belt path, the vehicle
belt is not tight enough, and you need to try again.
Push down on
the bottom of the
seat using your
full weight.
TIP!
TIP!
E
The child restraint can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate your child. Never place this child
Never place this child restraint near the edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated
surfaces. The child's movements can cause the child restraint to slide. • To prevent an accident
or injury to your child, never place child restraint in any position in a shopping cart.
Pull up on the child restraint when locking on to base to ensure
If the owner’s manual is missing, call ParentLink at
1-937-773-3971 (Canada)
for a free replacement.
When used without the base,
arrow MUST be level with the
ground.
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buckle
storage
• Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle in loose restraint straps.
Never leave child in carrier when straps are loose or undone.
• The child restraint can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate your child. Never place this child
restraint on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.
• Never place this child restraint near the edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated
surfaces. The child's movements can cause the child restraint to slide. • To prevent an accident
or injury to your child, never place child restraint in any position in a shopping cart.
• Pull up on the child restraint when locking on to base to ensure
it is securely fastened into the base.
• DO NOT USE WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS!
If the owner’s manual is missing, call ParentLink at
1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or
1-937-773-3971 (Canada)
for a free replacement.
When used without the base,
arrow MUST be level with the
ground.
WARNING!
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buckle
storage
• Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle in loose restraint straps.
Never leave child in carrier when straps are loose or undone.
• The child restraint can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate your child. Never place this child
restraint on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.
• Never place this child restraint near the edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated
surfaces. The child's movements can cause the child restraint to slide. • To prevent an accident
or injury to your child, never place child restraint in any position in a shopping cart.
• Pull up on the child restraint when locking on to base to ensure
it is securely fastened into the base.
• DO NOT USE WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS!
If the owner’s manual is missing, call ParentLink at
1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or
1-937-773-3971 (Canada)
for a free replacement.
When used without the base,
arrow MUST be level with the
ground.
WARNING!
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Position 3
Position 1
Squeeze both handle releases
C
and move the handle
to the travel position: Position 3 (U.S. models ONLY) or
Position 1 (Canadian models ONLY) until it locks in place.
36 37
If the level line
A
is not level with the ground, use a
tightly rolled towel or small blanket
F
beneath the front
edge of the child restraint to provide enough recline for
an infant’s head to lie back comfortably.
IMPORTANT: Infants may have difficulty breathing when
in a sitting position. Make sure they recline enough for their
head to lie back comfortably and safely. Failure to properly
recline the child restraint could increase the child’s risk of
serious injury or death.
Locking Clip
installed properly
13 mm
(0.5 in.)
Check your vehicle owner’s manual to identify which
vehicle belt system is in your vehicle. If your vehicle is
model year 1996 or newer, it likely has a vehicle belt
system that can be locked when tightened, and will not
require use of a Locking Clip.
Consult your vehicle owner’s manual before installing
a locking clip.
If your vehicle requires a Locking Clip, please call
ParentLink at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or 1-937-773-3971
(Canada), or 01-800-706-12-00 (Mexico) to obtain a
Locking Clip and instructions on how to install and use it.
WARNING
• Remove Locking Clip from vehicle seat belt when not used with
a child restraint, or the vehicle seat belt will not properly restrain
an adult or child. Serious injury could occur.
buckle
storage
• Strangulation Hazard: Child can strangle in loose restraint straps.
Never leave child in carrier when straps are loose or undone.
• The child restraint can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate your child. Never place this child
restraint on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.
• Never place this child restraint near the edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated
surfaces. The child's movements can cause the child restraint to slide. • To prevent an accident
or injury to your child, never place child restraint in any position in a shopping cart.
• Pull up on the child restraint when locking on to base to ensure
it is securely fastened into the base.
• DO NOT USE WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS!
If the owner’s manual is missing, call ParentLink at
1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or
1-937-773-3971 (Canada)
for a free replacement.
When used without the base,
arrow MUST be level with the
ground.
WARNING!
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The child restraint can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate your child. Never place this child
Never place this child restraint near the edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated
surfaces. The child's movements can cause the child restraint to slide. • To prevent an accident
or injury to your child, never place child restraint in any position in a shopping cart.
Pull up on the child restraint when locking on to base to ensure
If the owner’s manual is missing, call ParentLink at
1-937-773-3971 (Canada)
for a free replacement.
When used without the base,
arrow MUST be level with the
ground.
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5
A
Install Locking Clip (not
included), if necessary.
If your vehicle was built
prior to model year 1996,
and has a lap/shoulder belt
that is equipped with an
emergency locking retractor
(ELR) AND sliding latch plate,
you MUST use a Locking
Clip.
Place the baby into the carrier. Baby’s bottom and back
should be flat against the seat. If there is a gap, baby will not
be comfortable.
A
R
M
P
I
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L
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V
E
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A
R
M
P
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L
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Slide each harness strap over
the child’s shoulders.
Insert the buckle tongues into
the buckle. Pull up on the
harness straps to ensure the
buckle tongues are engaged.
Securing the Child in the Carrier
IMPORTANT: The crotch strap should ALWAYS be as close
as possible to, but NEVER under, the child’s bottom. Adjust
the crotch strap if necessary (p. 42).
The waist straps should ALWAYS be as close as possible to,
but NEVER under, the child’s legs. Adjust the waist straps if
necessary (p. 44).
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Evenflo SafeMax Infant User manual

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Evenflo
Model
SafeMax Infant
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Car seat
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